Breckenridge is a ski town best known for 2,908 acres of ride-able terrain spanning over 5 peaks. Groomers, glades, bumps and bowls- Breckenridge Ski Resort has it all. But there is way more to Breckenridge than just skiing. If you are planning a mountain get-away this winter and you don’t ski, there many options from high adrenaline to super effortless activities.
Meet a Giant Troll
Meet Isak Heartstone, a 25-foot tall troll sculpture made from recycled materials built in 2017 by Danish recycle art activist Thomas Dambo. Isak Heartstone, is open year round and free to visit. He is an easy 5 minute walk from the Trollstigen Trailhead located in the south-east corner of the Breckenridge Ice Arena, 189 Boreas Pass Rd. Parking is free but limited. For more information visit https://lnt.org/why/7-principles/plan-ahead-and-prepare/Plan your Trip.
Don’t Watch a Mystery. Solve one! 
Relax your body and challenge your mind at ESCAPE ROOM BRECKENRIDGE. Your group will be locked away in a private themed room to test your problem solving skills in a race against the clock. Together your group will solve riddles, crack codes and find clues in order to escape doom. ESCAPE ROOM BRECKENRIDGE ranks the challenges from Easy for younger players to Hard for more strategic sleuths. Themes include Breckenridge Wizard School, Hollywood Secret Agent and Captain Steelhook’s Treasure Hunt. Reservations are required. Group max is 8 people. For additional information or to book your escape visit https://www.escaperoombreckenridge.com/
Tubing Makes Everyone Smile! 
While there is not a tubing park in Breckenridge, you can tube for FREE at the Carter Park sledding hill. Ask your front desk or property management company if they have snow tubes or sled available for guest use, or sleds are available for purchase at the City Market and Food Kingdom grocery stores.
If you need more adventure, jump on the Summit Stage FREE Bus and head over to the Frisco Adventure Park. Their multi-lane, 1200-foot tubing hill features a magic carpet to pull riders uphill. Open until 6PM. Reservation Required. https://www.townoffrisco.com/play/winter-tubing-skiing/tubing/
You don’t have to ski to Après
Lifts close at 4 pm and then its time for après libations. Enjoy cocktails, tasty Mediterranean appetizers and laughs as you watch the sun go down on BoLD‘s heated patio. BoLD, is conveniently located at Main Street Station, 505 Main Street. BoLD offers indoor and outdoor dome seating and has an amazing happy hour from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. daily. For more information or to make reservations visit their website https://www.boldbreck.com
Whatever you decide to do while visiting Breckenridge, have fun, stay safe and please wear a mask.
2020 was a make it or break it year for many relationships. Congratulations to all the couples who made it through Covid and are heading to the alter in 2021. To all the couple who had to postpone their 2020 wedding; we are ready for you. Mother Nature provides the most spectacular décor you could possibly image. Wedding season in Summit County is year round. So what are you waiting for?
The Lodge at Breckenridge, a boutique hotel overlooking the Town of Breckenridge, is an ideal location for your dream mountain wedding. The Lodge at Breckenridge can accommodate all your guests in their 45 rooms and suites. They have 2 luxury private homes perfect for groomsmen or bridal parties, an onsite bar and restaurant, private decks, and a day spa all located minutes from world class skiing. The Lodge at Breckenridge allows pets, just in case your best man is man’s best friend.
2021’s matrimonial trend is the micro-wedding. Micro-weddings are a cross between an elopement and a big, traditional wedding. Its an inmate event with close friends and family. Its a much easier and safer option during Covid-19. Smaller weddings can be simple and relatively inexpensive, fairy-tale extravagant or anywhere in-between. Why Knot Weekday Weddings are a great way to save money with a weekday ceremony. Your friends and family can take advance of shorter weekday lift lines on the days prior to the big event. For more information about weddings at The Lodge at Breckenridge https://thelodgeatbreckenridge.com/weddings-private-events/weddings/
One of the most unique aspects of any Colorado wedding is the officiant. Your cousin, brother, uncle, or best friend does NOT need to become ordained online to preside over your ceremony. Legally, couples may solemnize their marriage in Colorado. This means that you do not need an officiant or witnesses. You do need a license that may be obtained weekdays at a County Clerks office in Colorado. Fill out the short application. Both parties will need to provide a legal form of identification. The fee is $30. You will receive your license valid for 35 days in about 15 minutes. For additional information on obtaining a marriage license in Summit County visit https://www.summitcounty.org/276/Marriage-Licenses
It seems like Mother Nature was napping early ski season. Keystone, Copper Mountain and Breckenridge have been up and running for months. December and January snow fall totals were lower than this powder-hound had hoped, but the combination of exceptional grooming and man made snow provided vacationers with great conditions for every skill levels. February brought back to back arctic storms across the Rocky Mountains and much of the southwest. If Mother nature was resting; she is awake now. Conditions are excellent! Check for yourself with live on mountain cameras.
Base Layers, also known as Long Underwear, are a must. Even on cold days, your body sweats. Your base layer should be moisture wicking. Sweat is absorbed and pushed away from your skin keeping you warm. Yes to wool. No to Cotton.
WEAR A HELMET! Not only do helmets protect your head from injury, they keep your noggin warm.
Ice Castles are back in Dillon for their fourth year!
Dining options at Copper are plentiful and affordable.
Once you get up the mountain there are multiple mid-way lifts to help you avoid the base. It’s always a good idea to look at the trail map on your ride up.
